Child Welfare Specialist IV - OKDHS ONLY - CPS

This position is for current OKDHS employees only.This position is located in Oklahoma City, OklahomaChild Welfare Specialist IV - H23DAnnual Salary: $52,217.89 + Full State Employee BenefitsApplicants who possess a Master's Degree in Social Work will be entitled to a salary incentive of an additional 5%.Hours worked may be on-call, extended and/or weekend hrs.On-call positions will receive an additional bonus ranging from $100 to $150 every two weeks, depending on responsibilities.Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.  Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree plus one year of experience of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;OR a Bachelors Degree plus two years experience as a Child Welfare Specialist;OR Three years of experience as a Child Welfare Specialist.       Job ResponsibilitiesThis is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to Level I, II, III Child Welfare Specialists, carry complex and difficult caseloads, or are assigned responsibilities involving case consultation.Lead worker and mentor to a unit of lower-level Child Welfare Specialists within Child Protective Services ADV Unit.May also serve as a backup supervisor.Position serves as a Specialist at the Child Advocacy Center, investigating complex allegations of abuse and neglect, coordinating services between Child Welfare, the customer and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).Conduct complex investigations of child abuse or neglect.  This process involves interviews, investigations, research and critical thinking, working closely with the local MDT partners.Provide extensive treatment and other services to children and families.Unit covers on-call 24/7 for all serious allegations of abuse/neglect for the county._________________________________________________________________If you have questions, please contact [email protected]OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.Announcement Number: 26-JD24683002911/JR66507, 83007083/JR66506